Paediatric Registrar (Non-Accredited) / Senior RMO

SA Health • South Portland, ME

23h

About The Position

At Limestone Coast Local Health Network, we are dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of the South Australian community. We achieve this by providing a comprehensive range of high-quality, accessible hospital services, promoting community health, and fostering healthy behaviours. We are also committed to advancing teaching and research, ensuring that our practices reflect the latest in medical knowledge and care.

We are seeking a passionate non-accredited Paediatric Registrar/Senior Resident Medical Officer (SRMO) to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will provide exceptional care for patients and families in both inpatient and outpatient settings, working with a level of skill and autonomy that aligns with Advanced Training in Paediatrics. Your responsibilities will include conducting initial assessments of children, utilising investigations judiciously, managing ongoing care, and ensuring timely discharges with appropriate follow-up.

As a senior member of the Junior Medical Staff, you will be instrumental in developing your clinical proficiency in caring for children with complex health challenges. You will also learn to navigate these situations in the context of each family and the community support structures available.

Your journey will include formally scheduled sessions and hands-on exposure to a variety of complex paediatric cases, including child protection issues, developmental challenges through the Child Development Unit, paediatric psychiatric conditions, and rehabilitation. You’ll gain insights into environmental factors affecting child health, such as nutrition and trauma care, while being prepared for the urgent needs of acutely ill children, including neonates, as part of the Medstar Retrieval team.

Join us in making a significant impact on the lives of children and families in our community while advancing your medical career in a supportive and dynamic environment!

Requirements

• Must have a Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent, registrable with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner, in accordance with a recognized undergraduate medical program.
• Proven experience in basic computing skills, including email and word processing, essential for effective communication and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Accept clinical responsibility with diminishing supervision and ensure effective communication and counselling skills.
• Use diagnostic services with discretion while understanding ethical and legal issues in medical practice.
• Develop procedural skills for independent practice and manage patients under supervision.
• Notify senior staff of significant changes in patient conditions.
• Encourage thorough documentation in medical records and ensure your own documentation meets standards.
• Provide emotional support to patients’ families and maintain communication with the healthcare team.
• Continuously update and extend your medical knowledge through clinical meetings and personal study.

Benefits

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Team Culture: Supportive and inclusive team environment where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to improving the health of our community
• Access salary packaging benefits in addition to annual salary, superannuation, and leave loading
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available
• Wellbeing initiatives: Supporting you with access to mental health resources, EAP, flexible work options, and wellbeing activities that promote balance, resilience, and a healthy workplace

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees